Welcome to South Carolina’s Hammock Coast

Surfers ride the waves. Kayakers explore tidal creeks. Fishermen and boaters reel in stories along the rivers. And countless others soak up the sun on pristine beaches in Pawleys Island, Litchfield, Murrells Inlet, southern Garden City and the DeBordieu Colony near the historic city of Georgetown. South Carolina’s Hammock Coast is perfectly situated south of […]

Food and Fun on the Streets of Bakersfield

Bakersfield is a city of surprises. It welcomes you with a hometown feel while offering urban area amenities. The ninth-largest city in California has countless food and entertainment options. And year-round sunshine means outdoor activities–biking, hiking, river rafting, fishing and boating–are always in season. On the streets of Bakersfield, the city’s fun food experiences have […]

Off the Beaten Path – Watertown, South Dakota

Sometimes it’s the hidden gems that shine the brightest. Such is the case with Watertown. Enjoy the kind of refreshing outdoor spaces, great dining, and artistic adventures you can only find off the beaten path. Explore a portrait of prairie wonder in Watertown, South Dakota. Watertown has a story to tell. You can hear it […]

Visit Upshur County, West Virginia

In the center of West Virginia is small-town Buckhannon. Small, as in the local population and how quickly you can get around, but not to be confused with a boring po-dunk town. To West Virginia, Buckhannon is known as a vibrant downtown with loads of atmosphere. There’s an emerging arts district with public art popping […]

 Unbelievable, but True in Torrance

13 breweries? 400+ eateries? 1.5 miles of pristine beach? Ramen Capital of Southern California? Here’s the truth. Torrance is home to some of the best kept secrets of Southern California. Bordering Redondo Beach and the Palos Verdes Peninsula, this uncrowded, anti-hustle-and-bustle location is the perfect place to catch a wave, toss back a craft brew […]

Outdoor Adventures and Flavors to Savor: Sierra Vista, Arizona

While much of the country is battling snowstorms, Sierra Vista, Arizona, is enjoying mild winter weather with picture-perfect, snow-topped peaks as a reminder that winter is in full swing. But with valley temperatures in the low 60s, tire chains and wooly under things are as mysterious as Chupacabra*. While “going south” is usually associated with […]

Upstate Eats Trail

The Road Trip. It’s what Americans do. It’s what we’ve always done. There are entire shelves of books devoted to hitting the road. And jukeboxes full of songs about riding out to case the promised land. We’ve all gone to look for America at one time or another. But what are we usually looking for? […]

Destination . . .Plumas County

Plumas County is more than just another winter resort. With the historical and unique hotels, B&Bs and lodges, the enchanted evenings of sparkling stars, brisk morning walks and runs, the quirky towns of this county always have something to offer their guests that makes Destination Plumas County out of the ordinary. From events to activities […]

Visit Natchitoches, Louisiana

Natchitoches has been a destination for travelers since 1714. Located in Central Louisiana on Interstate 49, you will find the original French Colony in Louisiana. For more than 300 years, tourists have come to Natchitoches from across the country and the globe . Today’s travelers learn of Natchitoches’ evolution through tremendous changes–from the course of […]

Narragansett, RI: A Seaside Destination You Won’t Want to Leave

Since America’s Gilded Age, visitors have flocked to the special seaside enchantment of Narragansett, Rhode Island. The community’s signature stone Towers from that era, which call to mind a castle’s turrets, span Ocean Road and symbolize this welcoming town’s enduring appeal. (In fact, the Town’s Welcome Center is tucked inside one of the turrets.) As […]